When I started my business I wanted to show that marketing could be done differently. That it could be authentic, relationship centred, based on engagement and interaction. I wanted to be transparent and for the business to be full of who I was. Those are my values, an internal barometer to which I measure all business decisions. When I was deciding whether to delete my … [Read more...] about Clarify Your Values To Help Your Business Grow
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Join Us for A Live Handmade Evening: 6PM PST Monday
Tomorrow night (Monday, May 14) I'll be visiting with Srini of BlogcastFM & the incredible Mayi Carles, April Bowles Olin, Tara Gentile & Megan Auman to talk about handmade business and our creative community! Come hang out with us live tomorrow to ask questions and hear our insight at 6pm PST. To sign up, visit here, and RSVP. I can't wait to connect live and in person … [Read more...] about Join Us for A Live Handmade Evening: 6PM PST Monday
Design How-To: Using contrasting patterns
A special guest post by Julie Gibbons of http://tractorgirl.com.au. I love pattern! My fabric stash is full of it, and one of my favourite things to do in my own applique work is to combine two or more fabrics to create fabulous contrasts. There is a definite skill required in judging which ones will work together, and which ones will not. In my years as an art teacher, I … [Read more...] about Design How-To: Using contrasting patterns
Build your nest with intention
It's fascinating to watch a bird make a nest. The way they build it, twig by twig, trash by trash. They use their instincts to find the right materials. Finding, placing, molding, tweaking twig after twig, in a way that will fully support the eggs they plan to lay and coddle until new life hatches. They know no other way. Borrow this process for a minute. Inspect your … [Read more...] about Build your nest with intention
May 2012 Wallpaper Suite: Wildflower Week
With May comes sunny weather, warm hues, and wildflower blooms covering the ground. And I don't know about you, but I love Summer colors and flowers. When I found out that the second week of May is National Wildflower Week, I knew I had to design something to help celebrate. I grew up in North Alabama and remember how the Governor's wife pushed heavily for wildflowers to be … [Read more...] about May 2012 Wallpaper Suite: Wildflower Week
